Located in the heart of Providence, El Ninja brings the best of Japanese and Latin cuisine to Rhode Island. From sushi and poke to seafood, monfongos, and plenty more, El Ninja offers Latin fusion cuisine like no other. Executive Chefs Cristina Castillo and Executive Manager Keiry Luciano are excited to share their dedication and passion for the culinary arts and hospitality with their guests and are committed to providing you with an extraordinary dining experience.

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Cristina Castillo

Executive Chef

Cristina’s desire to excel moved her from La Vega, Dominican Republic to Providence, RI in 2020, where she now joins El Ninja as our Executive Chef. During her career, she’s crafted food for a number of cusines including Italian, Mediterranean, Greek, Spanish, Asian, and Peruvian. She’s taken these diverse skills to El Ninja, where she’s excited to satisfy palates and exceed customer expectations.

Keiry Luciano

Executive Manager

Born in the Dominican Republic, Keiry is an Executive Chef and General Manager for El Ninja. After becoming the Chef of Mi Alma Restaurant and manager of Bomes Theater in 2019, she’s joining El Ninja as our General Manager and will eventually take over full administrative duties of the business. Her creative ability and admiration for the gastronomic world are sure to make your time at El Ninja unforgettable.